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Commencement Exercises, 1984, Marshall University

Marshall University Commencement

Program for the One Hundred Forty-Seventh Commencement Exercises of Marshall University.

The Fight Master, January 1984, Vol. 7 Issue 1, The Society Of American Fight Directors

Fight Master Magazine

No abstract provided.

0388: Oscar R. Shannon Photograph Collection, 1903-1937, Marshall University Special Collections

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Photographs of Central City (now part of Huntington), West Virginia, including groups of athletic teams and employees from the West Virginia Brewing Company and the Huntington Tumbler Company.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Oscar R. Shannon Photograph Collection, 1903-1937 here.

0392: Denver C. Yoho Papers, 1906-1980, Marshall University Special Collections

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Photoreproduction of holograph note placed by Calvin Spurlock of Putnam County, West Virginia, in his log cabin during a 1906 remodeling and found in 1980 by William F. Hancock and reprinted in the Vandalia Historical Society newsletter.

0389: Ann Katherine Flagg Papers, 1964, Marshall University Special Collections

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Three unpublished and one published play by Ann Katherine Flagg, African American woman writer and former faculty of West Virginia State College. Plays consist of Unto the Least of these; Blueboy to Holiday--over; and A Significant Statistic. Includes Great Gettin' up Mornin'. New York: 1964.

0393: Phi Alpha Theta, Gamma Chi Chapter, Marshall University, 1815-1967, Marshall University Special Collections

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Miscellaneous business records: attendance record of Order of Railroad Engineers, 1908-1967; Petit Brothers Electric Company ledger, 1920-1931; and a journal from the Scofield establishment, 1815-1820.

0397: Webb Family Bible Records, 1824-1953, Marshall University Special Collections

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Bible record containing genealogical information on Webb, Eaton, Kinder, Lasley, Summers, Jopling and Mattox families of Mason and Putnam Counties, West Virginia; Boyd County, Kentucky; and Gallia County, Ohio.

0394: Nancy Jane Tyson Papers, 1981, Marshall University Special Collections

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Drafts and corrected copy for Tyson’s book, 'Eugene Aram: literary history and typology of the scholar-criminal,' published by Archon Press, 1983.

0396: Carroll Family Papers, 1867-1951, Marshall University Special Collections

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Papers consist primarily of tax receipts for Cabell County, West Virginia property. Also included are drawing instruction booklets and embroidery patterns of the 1880's as well as newspaper clippings, programs of musical events, photographs, and ration books from the Second World War.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Carroll Family Papers, 1867-1951 here.

0400: Dr. Glenray C. Stein Musical Score, 1948, Marshall University Special Collections

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"Moonlight Sonata" Beethoven Second Piano, arranged by Dr. Stein. Dr. Glenray C. Stein was music director of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.

0401: Anonymous Memoranda Book, 1913, Marshall University Special Collections

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Pocahontas county, W.Va. lists of jurors, tax notations, expenses, and memoranda concerning legal matters.

0402: Walter Lippman Collection, Marshall University Special Collections

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Nationally-known journalist and philosopher; papers include photographs, magazine and newspaper articles, and pamphlets, and "Today and Tomorrow", vols. 1-117 (1931-1967).

0403: Grady Risen Collection, 1900-1980, Marshall University Special Collections

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Huntington, West Virginia, realtor. Scrapbooks contain photographs and some appraisals of commercial property in downtown Huntington over nearly sixty years. Some holograph records of Aleshire-Harvey co., 1921-1922.

To view materials from this collection that are digitized and available online, search the Grady Risen Collection, 1900-1980 here.

0407: Marjorie Austin Smith Papers, 1950-1984, Marshall University Special Collections

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Collection consists of three-ring binders containing documents, newspaper clippings, ephemera and correspondence related to Mrs. Smith's extensive genealogical research. Extensive genealogical material concerning Austin, Rhoades, Gillespie, Prose, Smith, Graham, Spencer, and Bybee families, as well as related families. Geographical areas include Lawrence and Meigs County, Ohio, and Mason County, West Virginia.

0398: Sally Walton Harrison Letter, 1903, Marshall University Special Collections

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Letter (typed) to Mrs. Mary L Philips, Denver, Colorado, discussing the Waltons genealogy and family matters. Also included are photoreproductions of photographs of Mrs. Harrison and her children.

Oral History Interview: Walter Lewis, Walter Lewis

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia business history. Walter Lewis was with the Huntington Pride in Tobacco Flea Market warehouse. He discusses: the process of creating the flea market and hiring a manager; attracting dealers and customers; the flea market business; special events (such as guns & knives shows and animal shows); and charging an admission fee.

Oral History Interview: Delmer Robinson, Delmer Robinson

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia communities, focusing on Ceredo. At the time of the interview, Delmer Robinson was the food editor of the Charleston Gazette. He discusses: his job; restaurants in West Virginia (such as Rocco's, Gatsby's, Permon's, Rebels & Redcoats, the Greenbrier, and Rax Roast Beef); ethnic food; alcohol in restaurants; as well as restaurants and economics.

Oral History Interview: Cornelius Williams, Cornelius Williams

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia community organizations. Mr. Williams was involved with the Southwestern Community Action Council. He discusses: how he became involved with the organization; individuals such as Ken Hechler, Dominick Batholow, C.T. Mitchell, Norma Wiser, Dorothy Bower, & Reverend Charles Smith; his involvement with Vocational Rehabilitation; the community group Action, Inc.; Project ABLE; politics and its effects on the organization; and other topics relating to the organization and its effects on the community.

Oral History Interview: George "Peck" Moran, George Peck Moran

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia communities, focusing on Huntington. Mr. Moran discusses the Huntington Police Department, different uniforms, the denomination of the mayor and commissioners, Sam Davis, the first patrol wagon and treatment of prisoners. He also talks about various people he has known throughout the community of Huntington. People mentioned were the Birkes, the Buffingtons, the Ritters and the Rosses'. He speaks briefly about the hangings in Ritter Park, the saloons of the red light district, and wrestling matches and circuses that used to come to town. He concludes with the names of …

Oral History Interview: Edward Schlegel, Edward Schlegel

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia business history. At the time of the interview, Edward Schlegel was the owner and operator of Dominic's Pizza in Huntington, West Virginia. He discusses: a short history of his business; the pizza business in general; employee hiring; and some Marshall events.

Oral History Interview: Robert C. Jackson, Robert C. Jackson

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia business history. Robert C. Jackson was Assistant Vice-President of the Bank of Milton. He discusses: his personal background and education; his family and his wife (Marie Jackson); his employment history; Katherine Winthra (who was the first woman to be named to Board of Directors in the Bank of Milton); the banking business in general (including examples from the Bank of Milton); as well as loans and mortgages.

Oral History Interview: Dale Loy, Dale Loy

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia business history. Dale Loy was an employee of Nabisco Company. He discusses: the history of Nabisco; business practices; delivering and selling their products to stores; business in West Virginia; organizing items in stores; racial integration; women employees; diversification; and his employment history.

Oral History Interview: Robert Crabtree, Robert Crabtree

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia communities, focusing on Ceredo. At the time of the interview, Robert Crabtree was Vice-Principal of Ceredo-Kenova High School and a former player for Coach Carl Ward. He discusses: coaching tactics; teaching moral values; individuals such as Coach Cam Henderson, Coach Dale Craycraft; as well as the community of Ceredo-Kenova and Coach Ward's effects on it.

Oral History Interview: David Hill, David Hill

0064: Marshall University Oral History Collection

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia business history. At the time of the interview, David Hill was the owner and operator of David Hill, Ltd in Barboursville, West Virginia. He discusses: company history; stamp collecting; his clientele; his competition; buying and selling items; and his education.

0395: W.Va. Dept. Of Culture And History. Historic Preservation Unit, 1983, Marshall University Special Collections

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Photoreproduction of survey sheets completed by Wallace Stowers and Mike Zegeer of Marshall University. Survey of downtown Huntington, West Virginia, identifying architecturally significant structures in a 48-block area; includes photographs, floor plans and maps.

0404: Gwinn Family Papers, 1926, Marshall University Special Collections

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Huntington Family. Papers consist almost entirely of ephemera from European tour of 1926, including customs lists, maps, etc. A photograph of the Tri- Sigma dance at Marshall in 1928 was placed in Archives.